The sentence of the supreme court in all criminal cases brought before it shall be executed in like manner as if passed by the court in which the prosecution originated. It shall not be necessary to bring any person charged with a criminal offense before the supreme court; but his appeal may be prosecuted by counsel.
Structure Mississippi Code
Article 3 - Appeals to Supreme Court and Related Procedures
§ 99-35-103. When state or municipality may appeal
§ 99-35-105. Prepayment of costs; appeal without prepayment; reimbursement of successful appellants
§ 99-35-107. Deposit for costs; security for jail fees
§ 99-35-109. Bail after conviction of misdemeanor
§ 99-35-111. Bail after conviction of misdemeanor; judge may fix amount of bond
§ 99-35-113. Failure of appellant on bond to appear in misdemeanor cases
§ 99-35-119. Failure of appellant on bond to appear in felony cases
§ 99-35-127. Sheriff of Hinds County to receive prisoners; fees
§ 99-35-129. Execution of sentence; counsel may prosecute appeal
§ 99-35-131. Appellant granted credit for time served in prison pending appeal
§ 99-35-135. Remand and custody of prisoner on affirmance of sentence
§ 99-35-137. Copy of death sentence to be delivered to sheriff
§ 99-35-139. Prisoner to be delivered to sheriff of proper county if new trial ordered